Avon and Somerset Police has appointed two media relations staff for its North Bristol and Somerset East districts.

Ceri Doyle, (26), is responsible for Somerset East, and has a background in regional journalism.

She has worked for the Weston and Somerset Mercury, the Bristol Evening Post and also as a crime reporter for the South Wales Argus.

Liz Kirkham, (23), is responsible for North Bristol district. She comes from a background in public relations, and has a degree in journalism from Cardiff University.

Liz has managed the press office for the Greene King pub company's 600 pubs, and worked for a PR consultancy - dealing with consumer and business to business clients.

The Corporate and Communications Unit, a 12-strong team, is lead by Joanne Brandon, head of corporate communications, and managed by media relations manager Will Marsh.

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